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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
Planting Corn Too Soon

According to our observations, there
is more poor corn grown from planting
too early than from late planting. With
most seeds, and especially so with corn,
a condition of ssil and weather which
will cause the germs to start out quickly
aid vigorously, and continue right on
without any check, will produce the
strongest and most healthy plants
those that will yield the largest and best
ears or kernels. The first nourishment
of the young plant is drawn from the
parent kernel A little moisture and
warmth change the starch into soluble
sugar, and the other dement's into
suitable condition to be absorbed into
the expanding germ. If cold or excess
i've moisture, or both soon follow, these
materials enter into a fermentation and
state of decay, and become unfit to
feed the growing germ. If they do not
die out entirely, their progress is slow
and sickly, like that of half starved
young animal fed on inferior food. Few
strong rootlets are formed to strike out
and gather moisture from the soil to
form sap, and the tiny leaflets are lily
prepared to absorb food elements from
the air.
In multitudes of cases second plant
ing Is necessary at time when the plants
do not get far enough along with deep
penetrating roots to Withstand dry
weather; though we have seen numerous
instances where replanted portions of
fields have outstripped those from seed
dropped there few weeks earlier.
Where there is but moderate rainfall,
and the summer season is usually very
dry, it is, of course, desirable to get corn
well started as early as it can be done
without any serious chill following. If
there is large area to be planted, and
help is scarce, the work may be done
somewhat early, though at risk. The
best way is to get the whole ground ready
and begin planting when all conditions
are most promising and certain. 1t is
too often the rule to make a field ready
and plant it, and then 90 ahead and plant
the next.
In ATTITUDES 40 degrees to 43 degrees
we have raised and seen raised, some of
the best crops from fields not planted
until about the 1st of June, and some
very good corn from seed put in the sec
ond week that month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
FARM. HOME AND GARDEN.
MY WIFE.

She is my wife, and all the livelong day
think os her,
And in the deep oblivion Of the night
dream of her,
When she is near, a sweet and tender calm
Falls softly on my heart with soothing balm,
Like the murnured sound OF an angels psalm
Pleading for msu.
She is my life, IL love is life's author,
Guardian and friend,
Guiding my feet from the pitfalls of woe
Fen to the end.
When she is far, my heart is sore oppressed,
And sadly beats against my weary breast,
Like prisoned bird that seeks its distant nest
With restless wing.
All wife of mine my wife my soul, my all,
Be ever near
May chilling shadows of my loss ne'er fall
Upon me here
But down the opening isles OF future years
Be by my side 10 quell the rising tears
That flow from hidden springs Of doubts and
fears
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
The Bernhardt Costume Craze.

Bernhardt is the fashion and Prairie
avenue bellies have all but crazed their
serving in attempts TO duplicate the "Fe-
DORA and Theodore" toilets. 1t may
interest these ladies to know that Madame
wears nothing but Grape, and that usually
in cream tints- All her dresses are lined
throughout with colored satin, and those
intended for morning wear have rose
colored plush for the lining. This
weighty fabric is made to take the
place of under-skirts, which she never
wears IN the house, theater, or car
riage- She has no use for corsets. and
vhalebone is never put in her waists
All her dresses are cut long enough to
touch the floor and knife-pleats laid from
the waist down is her favoaite means of
securing fullness- The waist is lost sight
of for the reason that her neck IL envel-
oped in cloud like scarf which covers it
and falls to the belt
For morning gowns she wears white
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
They All Went.
Or PAM piopaar Draoo

A lady prominent in society circles in
Minneapolis, residing en- Nicollet Island,
entertained small party of friends in a
quiet, informal way one evening last
week. They enjoyed the lady's hospitality
to such an extent that midnight came al
most before any of them were aware of it.
The hostess, however, was weary, aud it
seemed to her that her friends never
would get ready to go home. She threw
out numerous sly and ingenious hints, oc-
casionally violated etiquette by yawning,
and anon looked up anxiously at the clock
in short, employing all the arts in which
long familiarity with the ways of society
had made her an adept. As last resort
she resolved to boldly Overleap the rules
of propriety. Calling her friends about
her, she smilingly drew on piece of note
paper nine ciphers, thus:
O o 0 O O o O %
Now" said the lady, :'by attaching
five straight marks to a certain five of
those ciphers you will arrive at a most
astonishing result" The ladies and
gentlemen figured over it for long time.
Finally, just as the clock was striking 1,
the solution of the problem YVES found.
The characters on the sheet of paper
looked like This:
900 d q o d q o
They all went.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
q o o d q o d q o
They all went.
Advice to a Young Man.
r. J. Burdette.

My boy, when You meet good hearted,
genia, fellow, open handed and generous,
who spends money freely when he has it,
who doesn't know the value of money"
who only esteems it for the good ii can
do, who believes in the lively shilling, and
always does his best to make il lively, who
can't hoard up money for the life of him,
who gets it and spends il, and then gets
more to spend, so that all OF US may get
little of il, who doesn't put down every cent
he let's friend have, as though he was
lender, who, If he had only one
dollar in the world will let yeu have 80
cents of it if you ask for it; good, white
souled, generous fellow, who knows no
more and cares no more about money
than pig about Greek, and ne is little
hard up, and wants to borrow $40 of you
for few days-my boy, don't you lend
him a cent; don't lend him a cent. Ehs
Do want you to be mean, close-fsted,
stingy, weighing all friendship and good
fellowship on the scales CT the money
lender! On no, my boy, l didn't say any
thing of the kind. / said, and repeat it,
don't lend him cent" don't want you
to be mean, / only want you TO be
businesslike. Given him $40, If you
have i. to subscribe'a and feel like it; give
him what money you can spare, and your
heart and head justify yoz in giving, but
never lend that kind of man dollar.
Only lend money where there is at least a
remote possibility of its being paid back.
That's all. You may 60 nov. By the
way, / took care of that noseIof Jack Mer-
rihart's that you didn't tell me anything
about; its all right now, only don't lend
Jack any more than you can afford 10
give him A man who has no idea of
the valne of his OWL money has just as
little comprehension of the value Of
yours
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

One Of the most eminent physicians in Boston
gives his opinion that the extent OF the MoNie
Nerve Food plant, now 50 rapidly substituting
sttmu'antS and recovering the nervous women,
will probably become one of the great trade
staples Of the country, because its place Garnet
be filled. Most Of the dealers 50 consider it now
and even the CrOcerS deliver it TO their custom
crS as they do eatablsS When we consider il
has been on the market but fourteen months, and
that 1t can now be found in almost any part Of
the country, and that the company are selling it
at the rate of 100000 bottles per year, 1t must
have most marvellous power over the people.
Henry ClewS is known in and about Wall street
for his epigrammatic sayings. In speaking Of
the situation in the street he said: Some people
buy on impulse and sell On reflection. They
should buy ON reflection and sell on impulse" In
speaking of this class of spectators he said
They should try TO use a rake in Wall street not
n shovel :"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

Dr.. Pierce'S Pleasant purgative Pellets"
cleanse and purify the blood and relieve the di-
gcStive organs.
The Tom-R-Jon family, now residing in Jersey
City, Is supplied with striking names. The eldest
boy IS called Retaliation and another rejoices ir
tie na,He of Aveuger These titles were bestowed
when the Gather was mcarCreated in Boston iai
for peddling ;he LuuatiC, When he started the
Nolcauo the names of newborn children were
suggestive OF the paper One chriSteueJ
NGSuyIuS ard the other Etna
When all so-calIed remedies fail DIR. Sage's Ca
tarlh Remedy cures.
4 teachers life i'm Alabama is thus partly de
SC tied by committeeman i'll a letter to an
eastern friend: she tries to make everything as
pleasant she can. she doesn't mind work.
She takes the AK and cuts wood-went to the
W, obs one evening after school and helped to saw
OF two cuts after O'Clock. The people are very
w,.li satisfied with her"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
IENRY MARX, Foreman.
Singing Sands.
Stockton Mail

Near town called Mana, on this same
island, are the wonderful singing sands.
These sands are in small desert. In the
center of the desert are about a dozen
cocoanut trees, and about five miles dis
tanb is the ocean. Ka Pule. n native
guide, and myself reached the trees about
noon. Our horses, as well as ourselves,
were about used up travelling through
the deep sand and under the blazing sun.
AS we lay stretched at the roots of the
towering cocoanuts the trade wind set in
cool and refreshing from the ocean. Not
withstanding the heat and weary condi-
ton, there was an enchantment about the
situation that caused me to thiuk of the
beautiful stories | had read in my child
hood. | began to feel the soft touch of
slumber, and all at once | heard a faint,
musical tinkling, as if troops of fairies
were coming to greet US as they used to
do the enchanted princess in the olden
days. | tried to locate the melodious
sounds. In all directions there was moth
ing but hot, glowing sand. | looked up
there was nothing but the beautiful
tropical sky and the tremulous atmos
phere. Still louder sounded the music:
1t was all around us; it filled the air. |
gazed toward the ocean, and there, appar
emily short distance away, was beau
tiful lake, with its waves dashing on
moss covered stones. 1t was not there
when we first arrived at the place, and |
became half convinced that it was the
work of enchantment. Ka Puio had fall
en- asleep, and, gazing at the lake and
listening to the music in the air, | rested
my head against the rough bark of
tree. AS | did so | heard the distant
gurgle of brook. / could plainly hear
the water splashing over the glistening
stones and dying away in quiet eddies.
| was more and more bewildered, and at
length awoke Ka Pule. l told him what
l had heard, and directed his attention
to the lake. He explained that the seem
ing lake was a walliula, or mirage; that
the sound of gurgling waters came from
an underground stream and that the
music was caused by the stirring of the
finty sands by the wind. Anyway, the
whole experience was beautiful, and /
have often said that 1 once made visit
to fairy land.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
SPANISH CUSTARD.

The yolks of six eggs, beaten up with
as much water as the six egg shells will
contain; sugar and tiaver to taste; cook
over a slow fire, stirring constantly. Do
not allow the custard to boil. When it
thickens, take it from the fire to cool.
When cold beat up until light, and serve
in custard Guns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
THE HOUSEHOLD.


Take one beef tongue, two calves livers
three pounds of salt pork, and boil until
thoroughly cooked. Mince together very
fine, season to taste with spices, press the
mass into pan and allow to get cold.
Slice thin and serve upon a napkin in
lunch dish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

For ''worn-out," rundown" dehilitated school
teachers. milinerS, seamStreSseS housekeepers,
and Over-worked women generally. Dr. Pierce
Favorite Prescription is the best of all reStora-
tive tones. 1t is not Cure all, but admirably
fultiilS singeneSS of purpose, being n most
potent Specific for all those Chronic Weaknesses
an Diseases peculiar to women. 1t is power
full. general rs we'll uterine, tonic and uervne,
and mparts vigor and strength 10 the whole syS-
tenn. II promptly cures a weakness of stomach,
indigestion, bloatlng, weak back, nervous pros
tratlOn, debility and SleepleSSneSS, in either sex.
Favorite Prescription is sold by druggists under
cur pOSjtiUe guarantee. See wrapper around
bottle. Price SI.oO a bottle, or six bottles
for $500.
y large treatise ON Diseases of Women. profuSe.
ly illustrated with colOred plates and numerous
Wood-CulS sent for ten cents in stamps.
Address. WORIp'S DISPFNSARV MEDICAL ASSo-
CIArlGN, G63 Main Street, Buffalo, n. y.
Twenty years ago no photograph was more
often seen than that of President Lincoln sitting
with big book ON his knee, and his little son Tad
leaning against him and looking at it with him.
The book was then thought to be n Bible. but il
wasn't. 1t was photographer Brady's picture
nttum, which the president examining with
his son while some ladies stood by. The artist
begged the president to remain quiet, and the
picture was taken.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

One-half cup of molasses, two thirds of
a cup of butter, one cup of brown sugar,
two cups of flour, four eggs, one small
teaspoonful of ginger, one of cinnamon
and one of cloves. Bake in layers and
put together with jelly and icing. Serve
with sauce or cream.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
ROSE-REn SUGAR.

This pretty addition to any white des
sert or9tlummery is made of sixteen
parts Of white sugar. with one part of
powdered rose leaves, a few drops of
rose water added, aud cochineal for the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

A Paris cable says ":he confidence of
the moneyed classes in the maintenance
of peace has not been restored Dull
mess prevailed on all the European bour-
ses last week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
BiliOuSneSS

Is more general at this ason than any other Tho
bitter taste, offensive BREATH coated tongue 81 k
headache drowSineSs dizziness and loss of appetite
make the victim miserable and disagrceabe to 9th
Hoods Sarsapsrilla combines the best antihiI-
tous remedies Of the vegetable kingdom, in such pro.
portion derive their best medicinal effects with.
out the least disturbance the whole system This
preparation is well balanced In It's ctons that
brings about healthy action Of the ent re human
organism, restores the appetite and ov that
tired frpIInr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

Slice some good potatoes rather thick
ly and put layer of them in a stewpan;
next slice down some onions, and, if liked
some turnips. Make a layer of these,
then layer of mutton usually the best
end of the neck cut into outlets, though
for family use the scrag is used also),
rather highly seasoned; fill the pan in
this way, finishing up with layer of
potato; pour in about a good tumblerfu I'll
of cold water, and when it boils add the
salt. After this it should emily stew
not boil-until the potatoes are done to
a regular mash. A good sized dish gen
orally takes from two to two and a half
hours to cook properly. 1t must be
served very hot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

Building operations In New York are
checked by fears of strikes among the
workmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
Bellies OF the Ballet.
PHILADELPHIA Item.

II always hate to strike Detroit" the
ballet master said as he mopped his head
with his handkerchief. "Why? Girls
there are so odd-that is, of course, those
who come under my supervision. It's
funny what difference there is in towns.
Now, in Chicago these people are as
bright as dollar. l would rather drill
ballet of Chicago girls than those in any
other city outside Philadelphia. The
girls are also bright in Cincinnati and
the Indianapolis girls are very, very
bad. So are Louisville maidens. In
Cleveland the girls simper, and here in
Detroit its that giggle. The Detroit
giggle drives me wild. just ask the Han
Ions ballet master what the ballet girls of
Detroit are remarkable for. I've told
you his answer. The prettiest ballet girls
are to be found in Brooklyn. Nice, plump
figures and rosy cheeks there. Boston
is a good place for looks, and Montreal is
a gem. You get clear compilations up in
st. Paul and Minneapolis, but poor con-
situations. Detroit girls have bad com
plexions and are usually of bad figure.
Perhaps you wonder why / 60 so strong
on complexion, will tell you. In the
first black, it is hard to paint half hun
dred women for the ballet. When you
get it done they invariably smirch the
colors and look like frights. If you al
low them to dress their own faces, they
put on the coIors too heavy and have the
appearance of candy statuary early in the
holiday season. Good strong com
plexions need little or no touching up.
can tell just how a woman will look in
tights by one glance at her figure. Il isn't
any particular feature. but the general
appearance and carriage that indicates
qualifications for nay business. The
shoulders should be round and convex,
the bust full and the back straight. Some
people have theory that a Informed
arm certifes to nicely nodded legs.
This is all wrong. The index to the legs
is the ankle and well-shaped leg, or vice
versa. We use no fats in these impro-
vised ballots. That custom has gone out
long ago. The trouble in making up
girl was too great and the returns too
small"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

President Grevy, of France, is very sim
pie in his habits. He is now nearly so
years of age and is growing feeble. He
was reelected president because he was
known to be an honest and safe man.
Recsntly his physicians prescribed for
him to drink two quarts of milk day
and to sleep till s O'Clock in the morning.
But as soon as the nilkman. who brings
the purest milk from the farm, marches
up to the presidential chamber with the
pride of an Arabian, two hours before
daybreak every morning, .he president
comes out and with an amicable bow and
pleasant word seizes the tin can and
tries TO carry out the orders of his
physicians by an effort to drink two
quarts in one draught. On these occa-
sious President Grevy meets the milk
man in his robe de chambre.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

which is $Cro!uia tiae Lungs, is arrested
ami cured 10y TINS rCmvdN, II taken IN the
NCluuS power over this terribly fatal disease
when first offering this now wOrld-ttmcd rem
CdN Ia the public, d.. Pierce thought seriously
of calling il his CONSUMPTION Ct-IiE,' h,it
abandoned that name rs too instructive for
Il medicine which, from its wonderful COM
hinatior ot tonic, or Strengthening, Alternative.
or hi0od-ClranSiug, auti-hlliouS. pCCtOrnl and
nutrltlNC properties, IL unCVualCd. not only
rs remedy FOR Consumption, but FOR all
Ia. ,t
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
G9fSSES AlE NEEasNRS-

,gNm a coHuua R,ofch. or Eruption. to the
worst $yN'tUh. Sat-rhCum, "C,'vrU-SOu,S,"
Svaiy or Rough skin, in short all diSraS,,s
powerful, Purifying, aud inv Operating mcdi-
C!ur. GNat Eating tksrs rapidly heal uudcr
iyS 'VYU"n influence. Especially has it mani
ttgstUd as lnt, ucy in curing rCttNU ECZcma
ErNSlp, as Rolls CNrNuuC,S, Sore Eyes, SCrur-
UiNus SuuS ',al SwvlliugS Aip-innt Disease,
" " A:tc Sw .kngS' GuitUr. or Thick Neck
and Eu!arsCd Glands, Send ten cents i'm
stamps tor Il larS,' TUatiS,', with ColOy,,d
plates. Ou Skin Diseases. or the same amount
tor Il Treatise on SCrutuloNS Affections.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
SPREAD EAGLE.

Prepare young tender chicken for cook
ing. Cut off the neck and legs and split
them right through lengthwise from
breast to back, only leaving just enough
to hold the two sides together. Spread
them out on board, dry the inside with
a cloth, spread them over with cold but
ter, season plentifully with pepper, salt
and little cayenne, and broil them
quickly over a clear fire till done, but not
so much done as to be at all dried up.
Squeeze a drop or tive of lemon juice
over and send to table very hot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
llIHAI
III AIS
YOU?

Do You feel dun, lanSuid, low-Spirited lite
less ana lnCteScrlh3hly miserable, both phySi
calty and mentally; experience a sense of
fulineSS or hloating after eating, or of gone
ing, tongue coated, bitter or bad taste i'm
mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness, FREQUENT
headaches, blurred cyeSight, floating spscss"
before the eyes, nervous prNnStratiou or OK
haustton, irritahiiity Of temper, hot flushes
alternating with chilly sensations. sharp
biting, transient pains hen, and there, cold
feet, 6rOwSlnCSS after meals. wakefuluCSS, or
Disturbed and unrcftSsShng sleep, constant
lnGeSGribahle feeling OF dread, or of impend-
ing calamity
q these symptoms, You arN suffering from
tnat most common OF American maladiVS-
hlItNtlS hNSpc(h>ll, or Torpid Liver, associated
WIN lNSN@lNSl3, or ludiSVStiNn. The morn
VNinptSSttSu YOUR disease has hCVome the
Sr'ltCT the number and diversity of SNrnrN-
toms, No matter what StsS,, il has r,,arhnJ
ssr. Picrce'> tsoldcn vIcaical piscovcrY
viii SGhdON Il, II taken aCVNriing 20 dirtt~
lions tor = U,ElSOnahlC length 0t time II not
CuISi. complications multiply and CouStlml,-
Rheumatism, Kidney Disease, or other grave
maladCS arc quite liable to set in and, sooner
or later. induce q fatal termination
tNr. piCTNCss Golden Medical Dis
CrNcrS acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
Through that Gvslt hl Dd- purifying organ,
ClyunSNS the system Of all blO0d-tantS and I'M
NuttJUS, from whatever cause arising. II IS
equally CihC;lcIoUS in acting upon the Md
news, ANA other CNCrCtNrN organs. cleansing
Sir'osr hcuug, and healing their diseases. rs
a'%'Sthn at;.t nutrition. thgU'hv building M
N''tt; u'Sh AND strength In mAlarial districts
iAS WONDERFUL medicine Ia : y,,iuVa rrrat
celebrity IN curing EvvCr and Ayuc Cl,ills and
Rr. Sic:cc's Golden Medical Dis
CGSCrN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13
Dyspepsia and Malaria

dyspepsia anu malaria
81 had been sick for several years, being troubled
chiefly with dyspepsia and malaria. l had mcdica
attendance but only grew worse until one day in Feb
ruary my wife brought me bottle of Hoods Sarsap-
arllla which seems to have entirely cured me. as
have not been troubled by any aiment since taking
it," JoHN ERsKINE, Chcothe, Ohio
81 have taken not quite a bottle of Hoods sar-
sspara and must say it is OF the best medicines
for giving appetite and regulating the digestive
organs that ever heard Of. 1t did me great deal of
good" Mrs. n. A STANLEY. Cannstota, N. Y.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared only
by C. I. HOOD & co, Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

Put in saucepan one pint of molasses,
half pint of sugar, butter the size of a
small egg and one tablespoonful of
glycerins and boil for twenty minutes.
When the mixture is thick, try a few
drops in a cup of cold water. If the
drops retain their form the candy is
nearly done Try few drops more; if
they are brittle, take OF the saucepan i'm
mediately, and stir in half q teaspoon
full cream of tartar, and pour the mixture
into buttered pans When il Is cool
enough, pull until it is as white as desir
ed. Be careful not TO boil it too much.
Always try the candy at the end of twenty